{Seriously, I am struggling with the fact that she is in middle school,

so I bring up college?!}

And, although we weren’t talking scholarships,

this random thought came out of her sweet mouth.

“Mom, I really want to get a scholarship to college. And, I’m gonna be very disappointed if I don’t get one. But, I’m gonna have to get it for something else besides being smart. I’m sure I’ll think of something!?”

Wow, middle school should be fun…

So, onto today’s project.

See that “LIFE” banner hanging on my shutter?

That’s what I’m going to show you how to make today. 🙂

Supplies:

Cardboard

Sharpie

Ruler

Scissors

Sheet Moss

5″ Burlap Ribbon

Hot Glue

Using your ruler, draw out your letter.

{The dimensions above work well.}

Then, cut out your letter.

Next, hot glue the sheet moss onto the letter.

Let the sheet moss hang over the edges a bit.

Flip the letter over and trim to within 1/4″

Add hot glue to the edges

and fold the tiny bit of moss over.

{This will keep the cardboard from showing.}

Hot glue the letter to the ribbon.

Now repeat until you have the word you want to spell.

I chose the word “LIFE”

because my husband and I remind our children every day that LIFE is a gift,

Beautiful! I agree that “life” is so precious and to be treasured.7 weeks ago today, we lost my 15 yr old granddaughter in a freak auto accident. She definitely lived life to the full and was an incredible example for all! Your middle daughter sounds very similar.

Love this new project and post about your middle child. Incredible project, think you’ll have several crafters/bloggers making this one. I can see another one hanging on other shutter saying Love. How many pkgs of moss did it take? Want to be sure I get enuf to make it. Have all other supplies but not the moss.
Aren’t our kids just the best? It’s so amazing what goes on in their heads. Happy daze

That is so sweet. You are such a good momma Melissa. I remember those talks with my girls, usually while I had them trapped in the car! Now they are all grown up and I am so proud of the young women they’ve become. You are building a great future relationship with them and one day they will say that YOU are their best friend.